Riot Fest 2014 schedule, set times announced
Riot Fest have revealed their 2014 schedule of final set times for Chicago, Denver and Toronto. Tickets are on sale now. Check out the full schedule below, and find out when/where your favorite bands are playing. If you happen to be heading to Riot Fest Toronto tomorrow, check out which bands we recommend you see. ...
This rapper made an album out of old video games
New York's JimmyTheLoch has served time in the slam poetry scene and Grind Time's hip hop battle league, but his solo work remains his true calling. On the rapper's latest album (self-produced with Izzy Man), a garage-sale-goldmine of vintage video games inspire its thirteen tracks, hence it's pun-in-cheek title: the Cartridge Family. You can download the...
Isles & Glaciers announce 'The Hearts Of Lonely People (Remixes)'
Earlier today, Isles & Glaciers, the super-group originally featuring members of Chiodos, Emarosa, Pierce The Veil and others, sprung into life on their Twitter account, tweeting the message “…is this thing on? We hope you're still still listening, because we have something to share with you soon….” …is this thing on? We hope you're still still listening,...
iTunes song downloads could drop nearly 40 percent in five years
As more and more people switch to streaming services like Spotify, it’s not only physical albums sales that are declining—iTunes downloads are taking a hit as well. According to MIDA Research (via Digital Music News), as streaming cannibalizes other forms of music sales (eventually growing 238 percent by 2019), download revenue will decline by 39...
Photo Diary: Rockstar Uproar with Escape The Fate (Part 2)
Photographer: Ben Zappa Dover Well-documented party animals Escape The Fate are currently touring (and probably causing all kinds of trouble) on the Rockstar Uproar Festival with Godsmack, Seether, Skillet, Buckcherry, Pop Evil and more. Catch up with the band and see how they’re doing via this exclusive photo diary. Stay tuned for part three! Part one
Future Crooks (member of Weatherbox) sign to Bad Timing Records
Bad Timing Records have announced Future Crooks as their first signing as a label since releasing vinyl from Acceptance, Park, Valencia, Knuckle Puck, Neck Deep and more. The band, who feature frontman Mike Rogers and Weatherbox's Brian Warren on guitar, will release their debut studio LP, Future Crooks In Paradise, on October 7, 2014. Check out the album teaser...
Watch Brand New’s full set at the Fox Theater Oakland
Brand New, who may or may not be working on new music, performed at the Fox Theater in Oakland, California, on August 28. Below, you can watch HD footage of the band’s entire set (or just your favorite tracks) via YouTube user sonicLYF. The performance has a lot of the classics—“Sic Transit Gloria,” “Tommy Gun,”...
Self Defense Family release new song from 'Duets' EP
Self Defense Family have released a brand new song titled, “Cancel Man,” from their upcoming EP, Duets. You can check out the track below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! Duets is set for release on September 30 via Iron Pier Records. Pre-orders are on sale now. Additionally, Self Defense family will be heading out on a run of...
Gnarwolves (Pure Noise Records) debut new song, "Day Man"
UK skate punk outfit Gnarwolves are gearing up to release their debut self-titled studio album on September 23 via Pure Noise Records. Today, the band have premiered the third single from the impending effort, titled “Day Man.” You can check out the track below, and leave us a comment with your thoughts! In case you missed it, the...